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Children’s Books About Kindness

The power of kindness can change the world. This list of books for kids will model characters who choose kindness. Let’s dive right into this list of children’s books character strength of kindness.

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” Mother Teresa

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Favorite books that focus on the theme of KINDNESS including a FREE printable book list.

A list of discussion questions/conversation starters about the character strength- KINDNESS which you can also print.

Resources for families to hold a Family Dinner Book Club on the KINDNESS theme including menu ideas, activities, and a family service project.

BOOKS ABOUT KINDNESS

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Meet a little boy who is ordinary and extraordinary in We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio. I great lesson in choose kindness. Also, for older kids, try Wonder also by Palacio.

One Smile by Cindy McKinley is a story of paying it forward. It shows the chain of events that one small act of kindness can cause the next person to do an act of kindness and that eventually, it all comes full circle.

Oliver Jeffers wrote Here We Are after the birth of his child. It’s a book that welcomes little ones into this great big world. There is a theme of making sure that kindness is extended to the world and everyone on it.

A brother and sister learn all about getting along and being kind in The Jelly Donut Difference by Maria Dismondy.

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig is the story of a boy who nobody notices. Then, one day a new kid arrives in class and the invisble boy makes friends with him and they in turn pair up to work on a project together.

The Can Manby Laura E. Williams is about a boy who learns a lesson of kindness and thinking of others who are in need.

Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller helps young readers see that being kind can be easy and sometimes it can be hard. But, being kind even a small way spreads throughout the world.

Thank You, Omu!by Oge Mora is the story of a woman who makes a big pot of red stew. As it simmers, it draws visitors near and far. Each visitor receives a bowl of stew until all the stew is gone and there is none left for Omu. The woman does not get upset and is in fact quite happy when all the visitors return to match her kindness.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.